![]() Sun rays are seen behind the warship and a deep colorful blue sea completes the scene. ![]() This lead ship of the North Carolina-Class battleship was responsible initially for countering activities of the German battleship Tirpitz before being assigned the waters of the Pacific. With 9 battle stars from her actions in WW2, including actions at Guadalcanal, they are ornately displayed at the top of the coin. The nickname “Showboat” is also carved into the coin along with its hull number BB-55. The US flag in red and blue with silver accents and the great state of North Carolina are also displayed. Featuring the strong bow line and superstructure of this famous battleship and its detailed 3 triple 16 inch mounted guns and 20 5 inch single mount guns all displayed on this magnificent coin. USS North Carolina Warships of World War 2 75th Anniversary Coin was crafted with the level of detail a US Navy challenge coin deserves.
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